Section 2: Definitions

In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—

(a) guardian means a person having the care of the person of a minor or a [mentally ill person];

[(aa) Medical Board means the Medical Board constituted under sub-section (2C) of section 3 of the Act;]

[(b) mentally ill person means a person who is in need of treatment by reason of any mental disorder other than mental retardation;]

(c) minor means a person who, under the provisions of the Indian Majority Act, 1875 (9 of 1875), is to be deemed not to have attained his majority;

(d)registered medical practitioner means a medical practitioner who possesses any recognised medical qualification as defined in clause (h) of section 2 of the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956 (102 of 1956), whose name has been entered in a State Medical Register and who has such experience or training in gynaecology and obstetrics as may be prescribed by rules made under this Act.

[(e) termination of pregnancy means a procedure to terminate a pregnancy by using medical or surgical methods.]